Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Day One

I am starting over, beginning today. In these past few weeks, I have had great days and then really bad ones. I have had good intentions, and then let them go over and over. I have been under an ENORMOUS amount of stress due to finances because of unexpected things that have popped up and it has been very difficult. I always find a way to resolve things, and it always works out, but in the mean time I have lost almost all of my will and motivation. It’s like, I can have strength for so many things, but not all at the same time. That’s ridiculous to me, I need to be strong in ALL areas of my life.

I’m not writing this for you guys to hold my hand or even virtually kick my ass because you’ve done enough for me in all this time. I am writing this to be accountable and honest. I am starting over with a clean slate today. I weighed in at 205 this morning. There is no way I will reach my goal of 185 by July 8th for the Christening. I am not going to set a specific weight goal by a certain time frame anymore. I am just focusing on doing what worked for me all of this time up until recently: tracking my food intake, exercising twice a day, drinking only water, seltzer & unsweetened tea. I am going to weigh in here every Sunday. Thank you guys for being there for me in the past, and hopefully giving me a second chance at this.

14 comments:

  1. Oh Mina. I was wondering why you were absent from your blog. I've been where you've been, anyone who has ever lost any weight has. But you are strong, and I understand it can get overwhelming at times. Being accountable, being honest, owning up to what made you backslide is the first step. Onward & forward, lady. No more beating around the bush. K? You can do this, you know can do this, that's all that matters.

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    1. Thank you for always being there for me Kelly. You are an awesome friend.

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  2. I love ya gal! We can do this. <3 I'm here if you need to talk.

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    1. I love you too mama! And I know you are. <3

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    1. Thank you for the vote of confidence Beth!

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  4. You take as many chances as needed. I'm the same in when I have stress in one area, it seems this whole weight loss thing is first to go. Good for you for being strong and getting back to what's important to you! You got this girl...

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  5. I think there is no starting over... We are just continually working on it... You know? So, chin up---and keep pressing forward! :)Hugs!

    Sarah
    www.thinfluenced.com

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    1. Sarah, thank you so much for your encouragement!

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  6. Fall down 7x, get up 8.

    You are awesome and you can totally do this! We are all here for you, rooting you on!

    xoxo

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  7. I am thrilled you came back to us!! We missed you. lol.

    Don't be to hard on yourself, weight loss is a process not a race.

    I hope things smooth out on the home front soon. Look forward to hearing more from yea.

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    1. I missed you too Channie! :) Thank you!!

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